On the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited servicemen who are undergoing treatment in one of the capital's hospitals after being wounded. The Head of State thanked the military for defending Ukraine.

Andriy Yermak expressed gratitude to the participants for preparing a strategically important document outlining a clear set of steps by the United States for our country’s resistance to Russia: “Proposals for Ukraine's Victory Plan.” Among its priorities are the timely provision of arms to Ukraine in the proper quantity, strengthening sanctions and export controls over Russia, increased pressure on the G7 and the EU to transfer Russia's frozen sovereign assets to Ukraine, and a range of other critical measures.

The Head of State laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance of the fallen defenders of Ukraine near St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv.

I congratulate all of you on your professional holiday. Today there is only one expression – "well done". There is only one emotion – gratitude. And there is only one wish – victory.

We will continue to "subtract" the terrorists. We are strengthening our air defense, particularly in Odesa region. Gradually. Yet tangibly. I thank every country that helps.

As part of the visit to the United States together with Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak spoke at the United States Institute of Peace.

The priority needs of Ukrainian defenders were discussed, particularly regarding the reinforcement of air defense, provision of additional artillery systems of 155 mm caliber and ammunition, as well as the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets with the support of the Netherlands.